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Thunder Road (1958) runs 1 h 32 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.0 from 63 TMDB members. Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

Runtime
1 h 32 min — ends 9:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Crime, Action, Thriller
Released
May 10, 1958
TMDB rating
6.0 / 10 from 63 votes
Director
Arthur Ripley
Starring
Robert Mitchum, Gene Barry, Jacques Aubuchon, Keely Smith
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Crime and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Thunder Road?
Thunder Road is 1 h 32 min long (92 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Thunder Road rated?
Thunder Road is rated NR in the US.
Is Thunder Road a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Crime and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Thunder Road?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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